The KNIPEX X-Cut® Compact Diagonal Cutter (Model 73 06 160) is a high-performance tool designed for precise cutting tasks. Its compact design and advanced features make it suitable for various applications in assembly, maintenance, and production.
- High Cutting Performance: Achieves precise cuts on fine copper wires, multi-core cables, and hard piano wires up to 2.2 mm in diameter.
- Efficient Design: Requires approximately 40% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters of the same length, thanks to optimal coordination of the cutting edge angle and transmission ratio.
- Durable Construction: Features a box-joint design with a doubly supported joint axis, providing maximum stability with minimal weight.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for cutting soft wire up to 4.8 mm, medium-hard wire up to 3.8 mm, hard wire up to 2.7 mm, and piano wire up to 2.2 mm.
- Insulated Handles: Equipped with multi-component, VDE-tested insulated handles, allowing safe use up to 1000 V.
Technical Specifications:
- Length: 160 mm
- Weight: 175 g
- Material: Forged from high-performance chrome vanadium steel, oil-hardened in multiple stages, and chrome-plated for corrosion resistance.
- Cutting Capacities:
- Soft wire: up to 4.8 mm diameter
- Medium-hard wire: up to 3.8 mm diameter
- Hard wire: up to 2.7 mm diameter
- Piano wire: up to 2.2 mm diameter
- Copper cable (multi-stranded): up to 12.0 mm diameter
Materials:
- Handles: Multi-component grips with VDE insulation
- Pliers: Chrome-plated for enhanced durability
- Cutting Edges: Induction-hardened to approximately 62 HRC
